Italian noblewoman dance carnet year 1875 (1) - Lacquer, Silver - Mid 19th century
A rare ‘dance card’ in Chinese lacquer and silver, entirely handcrafted by a goldsmith in Turin, for the noble lady whose initials (name and surname) appear on the lid. It is a notebook holder where the dances, booked by the noblemen in the Savoy court in Turin, were written down. The item was owned by a Piedmontese countess accredited to the Savoy palace of Turin. It is an item of great prestige and rarity, perfect for a fashion museums or for collectors. International tracked shipping via DHL express.
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A rare ‘dance card’ in Chinese lacquer and silver, entirely handcrafted by a goldsmith in Turin, for the noble lady whose initials (name and surname) appear on the lid. It is a notebook holder where the dances, booked by the noblemen in the Savoy court in Turin, were written down. The item was owned by a Piedmontese countess accredited to the Savoy palace of Turin. It is an item of great prestige and rarity, perfect for a fashion museums or for collectors. International tracked shipping via DHL express.